Jakarta, ThedailyID — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Guangxi on Monday, leaving at least two people dead and several others injured.
Chinese authorities said the quake damaged multiple buildings and triggered panic among residents in several areas across the region. Emergency teams quickly arrived at affected locations to conduct rescue operations and assess structural damage.
Local officials also evacuated some residents from damaged buildings to prevent further casualties from possible aftershocks.
According to reports, the earthquake occurred at a relatively shallow depth, which intensified shaking felt by nearby communities.
Videos circulating on social media showed debris scattered across streets and residents rushing outside during the tremor.
Authorities continue monitoring the situation while rescue personnel search damaged areas for additional victims.
China frequently experiences earthquakes because several active tectonic fault lines run across different parts of the country.
In recent years, Chinese authorities have continued strengthening disaster response systems and emergency preparedness measures in earthquake-prone regions.
